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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 462.44 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 462.44 and 285.64 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 462.44 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/462.44 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 462.44 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 132,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,089.05/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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